Rhode Island General Laws 17-12-15. Qualifying as a political party through independent candidacy
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
An independent candidate for governor or president of the United States in a general election shall not be entitled to establish a political party, notwithstanding that the candidate shall receive five percent (5%) of the votes cast as provided in § 17-1-2(9), unless the candidate shall, at the time of filing a declaration of candidacy, simultaneously indicate, on a form provided by the secretary of state, the candidate’s intent to establish a political party, together with the name of the political organization which the candidate represents and the names and addresses of the chairperson and secretary of the organization.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 185, § 3; P.L. 1994, ch. 416, § 3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 17-12-15
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8